Fragrance comparison

Cirebon vs Vetiver de la Reunion

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

Cirebon

Paul Schütze

4.0018 votes

Rank #51,889 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Vetiver de la Reunion

L'Erbolario

4.4436 votes

Rank #24,680 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cirebon
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vetiver de la Reunion
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cirebon2/4

Vetiver de la Reunion2/4

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver de la Reunion
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cirebon
Sillage & projection: Cirebon
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetiver de la Reunion

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CirebonPaul Schütze

Vetiver de la ReunionL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%

4.44/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

Category winnerVetiver de la ReunionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

53%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityCirebon

SillageCirebon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

earthy83%

citrus74%

fresh spicy65%

herbal56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Bitter OrangePetitgrainVetiverCyclamenSandalwoodBergamotMagnoliaTunisian Orange BlossomCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotBlack PepperCorianderPetitgrain

Heart

SageIrisCyclamenCinnamon

Base

VetiverMossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Vetiver, Cyclamen and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer69

Fall85

Winter54

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,889

PerfumerPaul Schütze

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVetiver de la ReunionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paul Schütze Cirebon opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and green petitgrain, instantly piercing through warm spring air. Crisp bergamot brightens the top before velvety white floral notes of magnolia and Tunisian orange blossom emerge. As the citrus snap softens, clean cedar and dry sandalwood ground the compo…

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L'Erbolario Vetiver de la Reunion hits the skin with a sharp burst of bergamot, black pepper, and bitter petitgrain. As the bright citrus opening subsides, dry clary sage and cool iris emerge alongside a faint touch of cinnamon. The base settles into raw vetiver, oakmoss, and muted sandalwood. It feels crisp, herbal, …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cirebon or Vetiver de la Reunion?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cirebon is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; Vetiver de la Reunion is rated 4.44/5 from 36 votes. Choose Cirebon for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vetiver de la Reunion for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cirebon or Vetiver de la Reunion?

Cirebon lasts longest (Cirebon 69/100, Vetiver de la Reunion 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cirebon or Vetiver de la Reunion?

Projection is very close: Cirebon 64/100, Vetiver de la Reunion 63/100 for sillage.

Do Cirebon and Vetiver de la Reunion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Vetiver, Cyclamen and Sandalwood.

Is Cirebon or Vetiver de la Reunion better for summer or winter?

Cirebon suits daytime wear; Vetiver de la Reunion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cirebon and Vetiver de la Reunion?

Cirebon features Bitter Orange, Petitgrain, Vetiver, Cyclamen and Sandalwood. Vetiver de la Reunion has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper, Coriander and Petitgrain, heart notes of Sage, Iris, Cyclamen and Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Moss and Sandalwood.